Sydney Sixers cricketer Lachlan Shaw makes an incredible save near the boundary during the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) match against Adelaide Strikers , attracting everyone’s attention. Lachlan Shaw saves six players on touchline, denied Alex Ross A maximum value that shocked commentators.

The Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to bowl first at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, January 15. Matt Short scored just 4 runs off 7 balls and was dismissed in the first over off the delivery of Jack Edwards. D’Arcy Short scored 10 off 9 balls before being bowled by Todd Murphy while trying a reverse sweep.

Alex Carey He scored 18 runs off 13 balls, including three fours, before being dismissed by Todd Murphy. jordanian silk Taking a catch in the deep to get rid of Carey, Australia were 35/3 in 4.5 overs. Ollie Pope and Alex Ross then combined for 97 runs off 70 balls for the fourth wicket to stabilize the innings.

Watch: Lachlan Shaw makes mad save from the boundary

The incident occurred on the first ball of the Adelaide Strikers’ 11th over. Lachlan Shaw made an incredible boundary save. Alex Ross tried to clear the shorter boundary off the bowling of Jafer Chohan with a sweep, but Shaw caught the ball with one hand and threw the ball back into the field of play in one fell swoop.

Lachlan fell off the ropes and no one was able to make the catch. Shaw’s quick thinking and athleticism saved five points for his team. It looked like the ball was going over the boundary rope easily and commentators were surprised to see such athleticism from the Sydney Sixers fielder.

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Here’s video of Lachlan Shaw’s incredible effort as he showcased his athleticism and agility:

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It’s amazing how you can bounce the ball back without losing your balance – Michael Hussey

Commentary panelist Michael Vaughan hailed Shaw’s boundary save as “brilliant”. Adam Gilchrist Shaw’s proactive thinking and ability to avoid touching the boundary rope while in the air was highlighted. Michael Hussey documented how Shaw bounced the ball back without losing his balance.

“It was great… he got five runs before he even batted,” Michael Vaughan said.

“When he catches the ball, he’s in the air but still proactively thinking about whether to release the ball and making sure his foot doesn’t hit the rope,” added Adam Gilchrist.

“It was an unbelievable effort … to be able to bounce the ball back and not lose balance was awesome,” Michael Hussey said.

“Incredible effort. I thought it had to be Jordan Silk, but it wasn’t, it was Lachie Shaw.”

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